Healthcare in Tehachapi, CA

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

35.2%

0.9pp below the national average

Depression Rate

22.2%

1.3pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

11.5%

near the national average

Uninsured Rate

14.2%

3.6pp above the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Source: CDC PLACES

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

32.2%

Arthritis

20.7%

Cancer (excl. skin)

6.1%

Teeth Lost (65+)

13.7%

Health Risk Behaviors

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevention & Screening

Source: CDC PLACES

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Source: CDC PLACES

Frequent Mental Distress

19.4%

14+ days in past month

Depression

22.2%

Loneliness

36.2%

Lack of Support

30.7%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

34.5%

Mobility

15.0%

Cognitive

17.7%

Hearing

6.4%

Vision

6.3%

Self-Care

4.5%

Independent Living

9.2%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

5

Avg CMS Rating

1.7 / 5

Nearest Hospital

5.0 mi

Adventist Health Tehachapi Valley

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Adventist Health Tehachapi Valley5.0 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Kern Medical Center29.3 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5✓
Kern Valley Healthcare District32.8 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Antelope Valley Hospital33.8 miAcute Care Hospitals1/5✓
Bakersfield Memorial Hospital36.5 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5✓

Tehachapi has an obesity rate of 35.2%, which is 0.9pp below the national average. The depression rate is 22.2%, 1.3pp below the national average. About 14.2% of adults lack health insurance. 69.2% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 5 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 1.7 out of 5.